Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About The Role
As a Compliance Specialist, you will focus on driving compliance, internal controls, and risk management within the finance function. It involves managing SOX/internal audit activities, SAP GRC access controls, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance. The position requires strong accounting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, along with expertise in ERP/SAP systems and internal control frameworks. Experience in multinational organizations, Big 4 firms, or Capability Centre environments is an added advantage.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and maintain Risk Control Matrix, control documentations etc.
- Periodic assessment and self-testing of controls and update process documentation.
- Define internal controls for various processes, enforce & ensure compliance.
- Advice on potential risks and provide mitigation during process changes.
- Handle (initiate) SAP GRC access requests, handle incoming authorization requests (approve in the absence of the manager).
- Act as a key liaison with internal auditors and external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely issue resolution, and minimal audit adjustments
- Coordinate manual journal entry monthly review within all locations.
- Manage local functional stakeholders as well as external professionals.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Ensure process improvements within compliance function and across other finance departments in Finance Capability Centre (FCC).
- Support in Enterprise Risk Management
- Promotion campaigns to enhance compliance awareness.
What You Need To Be Successful
- Strong accounting and audit knowledge
- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of overall experience in compliance role
- Excellent MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)
- Prior experience of working in capability centers
- Prior Experience in SOX/Internal Audit (knowledge about internal control systems)
- ERP / SAP system knowledge
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
- Should be flexible to work independently as well as in collaborative manner
- Strong analytical & Critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
- Innovative mindset and Strategic thinking
Bonus Points if You Have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification in accounting or auditing
- Big 4 experience
- Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry
- Strong project management skills
- Experience working in a multinational organization utilizing a Financial Shared Services model
- Internal audit, External audit, ESG reporting experience.
What Makes You Eligible
- Successfully complete a background investigation and an occupational health screening (may include a drug screen) as a condition of employment
- Willingness to work in EU and US time zones and accept to deliver in stringent timelines.
- Willingness to work from the office
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an @harman.com, @careers.harman.com or harmanglobal.avature.net email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [Confidential Information].
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
